FSC Indigenous Foundation

We are a global organization created by and for Indigenous Peoples that seeks to provide long-term solutions supporting Indigenous communities worldwide.

Who we are

Portrait of an Indigenous Russian woman next to her sled.

We seek to connect Indigenous rights, self-development, and sustainable resource management approaches to Indigenous Peoples forest-nature-climate-based solutions.

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Portrait of Indigenous women from Myanmar with their traditional attire

We promote the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in the management of forests, nature, and territories based on their own systems, rights, and traditional knowledge.

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Portrait of a young indigenous Guaraní person in the jungle of Brazil

We want to generate innovative opportunities to connect sustainable economic development, sustainable forest management, and climate action driven by the vision, values, knowledge, ancestral practices, and rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Group of afro descendant men posing in the savannah.

Our projects enable Indigenous Peoples globally to manage and develop their communities and territories based on their vision, knowledge, and rights.

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Transforming the world through:

Indigenous Cultural Landscapes Designing and promoting Indigenous Cultural Landscapes approaches to catalyze and create resilience for Indigenous governance, self-development, and financial sustainability of Indigenous territories and communities.

Indigenous leadership and capacity building

Indigenous Grants & Funding Developing Indigenous-led grantmaking instruments to promote Indigenous-led funding management by balancing learning-by-doing and de-risking management approaches.

Indigenous Capacity Development Engaging multi-sectoral partners to develop and facilitate capacity development and social learning exchange with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders.

Indigenous Advocacy & Visibility Facilitating multi-sector dialogues and collaboration at national, regional, and cross-regional levels to incorporate and influence Indigenous interests.

By, with, and for Indigenous Peoples to promote and support Indigenous-led actions and solutions.

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Get information about our global work, partners, and supporters — see our latest news.

Alina Liviet Santiago appointed as president of the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee

Strengthening sustainable forest management through Indigenous leadership

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Oceania Regional Meeting 2025

Advancing Indigenous Knowledge, Engagement and Collaborative Strategies for Sustainable Forest Stewardship

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I am the forest, and the forest is me

Global Indigenous leaders gather to exchange knowledge and foster greater awareness of Indigenous perspectives on forest stewardship.

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Sacred Lands Indigenous Peoples Declaration at UNCCD COP16: A Global call for rights and land restoration

Indigenous Peoples unite at UNCCD COP16 to call for the recognition of their rights in land restoration and environmental policies. Read the Declaration.

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